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Offline TheSilverSlayer

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Bought my first ever handgun
« on: February 01, 2010, 01:45:37 PM »
After turning 21 back in December I decided I needed to add a handgun of some type to my assortment of firearms.  Was torn between a 1911 style or a .357 med. frame revolver.  Well the revolver won.  I picked up a 1985 Ruger Security Six in .357 mag.  This one is stainless with aftermarket grips of some sort.  Seems to be a sweet little peice in like new condition.  I haven't shot it yet but will follow up with a report. Here's a pic.

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Re: Bought my first ever handgun
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2010, 02:31:42 PM »
I got the same gun. It is built like a tank and reliably accurate. Good Shootin!! ;)
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Re: Bought my first ever handgun
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2010, 02:34:22 PM »
You made a wise choice on the .357 caliber.  Much more versatile than a 1911 (although I love those too).

Wide array of factory ammo, easy to load for, fun and accurate to shoot.

The Security Six is a very good, very durable, accurate revolver.  Have fun!
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Re: Bought my first ever handgun
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2010, 02:38:01 PM »
excellent choice

 
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Re: Bought my first ever handgun
« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2010, 02:40:45 PM »
take it from me ... the day will come when you will be sorely tempted to sell or trade that gun off. speaking from experience, DON'T DO IT! I sincerely wished I'd not sold off the satin nickel Taurus 66 my Dad bought me for my 21st birthday, along with the original Single Six .22lr/mag I got much earlier. And I'm willing to bet there's a bunch of gents here that miss their first handgun too.

... and excellent choice, by the way!
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Re: Bought my first ever handgun
« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2010, 03:23:29 PM »
Thanks for the comments guys, I have a question though.  If i wanted to C.C. this gun, what would be the best way? I'm guessing a shoulder rig would be the only practical way since this thing is pretty big.  I'm about 5' 11" and 190lbs if that helps at all. 
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Re: Bought my first ever handgun
« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2010, 03:27:51 PM »
The only double action Ruger I like.  Good choice!
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Re: Bought my first ever handgun
« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2010, 05:07:51 PM »
You could go an iwb rig if you'd rather not look like kojak.
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Re: Bought my first ever handgun
« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2010, 02:52:46 AM »
Quote from: TeamNelson on February 01, 2010, 02:40:45 PM
take it from me ... the day will come when you will be sorely tempted to sell or trade that gun off. speaking from experience, DON'T DO IT! I sincerely wished I'd not sold off the satin nickel Taurus 66 my Dad bought me for my 21st birthday, along with the original Single Six .22lr/mag I got much earlier. And I'm willing to bet there's a bunch of gents here that miss their first handgun too.

... and excellent choice, by the way!

read  this again

i like the cheap  uncle mike pancake holster  for  open carry

i make  my own  velcro elastic  holster  out of back suporters for concealed

or just  pocket it
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Re: Bought my first ever handgun
« Reply #9 on: February 05, 2010, 02:00:59 PM »
Well I shot it for the first time today.  It was actually my first time shooting a revolver.  All I have to say is...Wow! This gun rocks! I was shooting 38s and it had way less recoil then I was expecting. Can't wait to try some .357s.  It was accurate too! Even with my poor eyesight and relative inexperience with handguns.
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Re: Bought my first ever handgun
« Reply #10 on: February 05, 2010, 02:06:25 PM »
if  you were  impressed  with  the little  38s

i  would  like to be there  when  you drop the hammer  on  a 357 mag

you  haven't realy  shot  it  yet

get back with  your 357  shooting  report  soon

[make  sure you have ear protection 357 is extremely loud]
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Re: Bought my first ever handgun
« Reply #11 on: February 05, 2010, 07:04:15 PM »
Yeah the 38's made it seem like I was shooting a .22 or something like that.
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